If it surprises you that I know a lot of people in the skin business this is probably your first time reading my blog. Over the years I’ve met loads of people online (and occasionally in more intimate settings). Who have done escorting, stripping, porn, of course, and webcam modeling.
Getting started and why people do adult webcam work?
For this little, or rather really long post I recently got in touch with a few cam performers in the business who have their own personal reasons. However, there are some general things that motivate people to start stripping down and getting sexy for hundreds of horny fuckers.
The first and probably most common reason people outside the business think webcam models do what they do is for money. Often I have found that’s true, but it is not as if models need the money.
After all, think about it. It takes a certain amount of confidence to show your face, get naked, and fuck yourself with a dildo while flirting with strangers. How many people are going to do that if they are just hard up for cash? They say that everyone has a price. But I have found that there is not enough money in the world to convince some people to engage in certain activities.
What really gets people into the cam streaming game is simply this: a love of sex – or more specifically, being sexy on camera for the viewing pleasure of as many people as possible.
The money can be a great bonus, but being this kind of model is a great outlet for all exhibitionists no matter where in the world they are.
Another nice perk about being a webcam girl is that you can be sexual while not putting your health and safety at risk.
Between HPV, HIV, COVID-19, and herpes, there a ton of viruses out there worth avoiding. Depending on who your regular hookups are or what porn company you work with they can be even trickier to not catch. But with webcamming the only virus you need to worry about is virtual.
To become successful getting started is going to take some planning
One of my favorite sex starlets is Lisa Ann. If you aren’t familiar, has made a name for herself as a stripper and as a porn performer who starred in the world-famous Who’s Nailin’ Palin movie, among other famous fap films.
She’s retired from the industry – at least last I checked – but has talked a lot about her experience. If you have not seen any of her interviews you certainly should if you want to make it in the sex industry.
And I do think you should even if you want to get into webcam modeling. Why would I say that? Because unlike me – so far anyway – she has direct experience in the adult industry and gives great advice.
To start, once and only after you know the reasons why you want to get into porn, Ann always has said that you need to be smart. If you are not, like the meme says, “you’re going to have a bad time.”
And she doesn’t just mean being somewhat intelligent.
To do well in the skin business in general, including the webcam niche, you have to be able to think and act in the moment on camera, and also plan for the future. After all, when it comes to selling sex, there is no 401K, no retirement plan, and job security can be a fickle thing.
So, when you become a cam girl, plan out your expenses and you be sure to put some money away into savings. The best way to plan about doing that and securing your career be sure to set a series of goals to achieve on a timeline as well.
Beginner tips and tricks – picking a unique identity is key
I’ll get back to this later, but when you go about coming up with your webcam career game plan, you need to have a character. Anyone these days can become a webcam girl and off on a live stream site, but not everyone is able to sell themselves to a growing audience.
What makes the successful starlets is that they have something unique about them which keeps the same series of wankers interested. One of the best ways to be able to come up with a hook to grab viewers is to come up with a proper performing name.
In a lot of ways, this can be very fun, but is going to require some creativity and can be a bit tricky. And it’s not just an issue of coming up with a moniker which is sexy and unique.
To build up name recognition and grab as many eyeballs as possible you need to have a name that is friendly to search engines. The challenge here is that SEO-friendly terms are always changing. Then there is the issue of having a name that is not either cliché or matches an existing performer.
Just think about how hard it is to compete in a world where there are so many performers with the name Star, Banks, Woods, or Grey. Even if you are sex on a stick, it is always better to come up with something spellable and different, rather than compete with established talent.
My advice to come up with a list of model names and search if it matches anyone’s stage moniker on IADF.
To make money you need to get some good startup equipment
Once you have your stage name set, the next most important thing to consider is the sort of technology you are going to need to pick the right equipment.
Webcam
It does not matter how hot you are if you do not have an HD camera on a sex stream site, you may as well be invisible. Obviously, this is going to be vital for your regular performances but also to record promotional videos and pictures.
With the exception of some cheap ass laptops, most computers have decent built-in cameras, but to become a cam girl and acquire the biggest audience the fastest you should buy a separate webcam. There are some Microsoft devices that are pretty good and damn near everything made by Logitech in the last several years are the best brands to use.
You might think that you need to go all out when it comes to getting recording equipment and buy several tripods, recording equipment, etc. That is a good idea once you start making a profit, but being over-prepared in this way can not only be expensive but also slow down the start of your webcam career.
Don’t let perfection become the enemy of excellence or initiative. Starting with one camera and “just doing it” is the most important part of being a live stream performer.
Internet access
My experience tells me that just about every region in nearly all industrialized countries has top-tier ISPs, as do those in a number of developing countries. But usually, you are going to have to spend more money to get the fastest streaming service.
No matter how pricey it is this is something you are going to need to spend upon. My experience one of the biggest factors which make or break webcam models is the speed of their internet connection and its stability.
It is all great fun to watch a cam model shove a dildo up her ass while pulling on your pole and just about to burst. Then the stream gets interrupted and you go from about to bust balls to getting deep blue ones.
Computing power is king
Whether you are editing, streaming, or uploading promotional pictures you are going to need some solid hardware. There are several brands to choose from which will give you enough RAM and savable memory.
Here are cam sites professional cam girls recommend
If you check my reviews, I have covered dozens of cam sites and probably seen dozens more. With more going up every year it’s hard to say exactly how many there are but I think there are probably hundreds at the very least.
All of the ones I have seen are free to join, but that does not mean you are going to be successful. To get as much exposure as possible you are going to want to pick a site that has a high Alexa traffic ranking and a community of horny, well-paying viewers.
I have been talking to people in the business and there are four sites they use to promote themselves on.
ModelHub (Porn Hub) – Figures this webcam platform would be on here, right? After all, ModelHub is a subsidiary of the biggest porn site in the world. It is easy to join, there are tons of watchers online all of the time, but you are going to have to come up with something special about your act to stand out from the competition.
Chaturbate, recommended for beginners
Being one of the first sites of this kind, this is probably the best-known sex stream site out on the web. So, if you get an account you are certain to get a good amount of exposure. In fact, there are more than 300 million visitors per month.
You should read my full review on this platform but I’ll sum up by saying that this is one of the most trusted stream sites out there. Further, the web designers have done a good job at providing means to promote yourself.
Live Jasmin
The web design is top-notch, the signup process is super streamlined, and there are several ways to get promoted. For example, there are regularly updated lists of the top performers which, if you get on them, are a great way to get even more exposure.
Stripchat
While not quite as popular as other cam sites on this list, I thought I’d add it because, if you get a following, you might be able to make more money compared to other websites. The reason why is because the viewers are willing to pay more than other cam sites.
Cams.com
I have ranked this site as one as the best cam site to work on. There are several chat options that allow you to interact with a series of different kinds of kinksters.
Further, there are several categories to advertise your act on no matter your gender, sexuality, or measurements. Honestly, I cannot recommend this cam site enough.
OnlyFans
While not a true cam site, this is a great place to post content of yours to make more money by up-selling more content to consumers in the form of recorded cam shows and model photoshoots.
Obviously, it’s best to only operate on one cam site at a time, but every webcam girl should register for an OnlyFans account.
Invest in getting furniture, toys, and a gimmick
No matter how sexy you are or how well you sell yourself to make the most money as a cammer you are going to want to be online for at least a couple or several hours. For that reason, you are going to want to have a comfortable chair, bed, or couch to be on.
I have noticed that the better cam models usually use colorful furniture and cushions which have some kind of theme. This is especially important if have a fetish, perform with a partner, do group sex scenes, or have a special “thing” about your webcam act.
Further, you are going to need to be in a well-lit room to show off your body and the rest of your set. However, don’t go too crazy when it comes to your type of furnishings or the lights that you use.
While it may seem like a fun idea to use blacklights, neon-colored pillows, or disco balls, they are probably going to annoy your audience.
You are also going to need to be careful to not show certain things in any of your shots. That means getting rid of any regional flags, family photos, pictures of friends, or other items that might give away who you are or where you live.
Also, make sure to only give out your secure, professional email address.
Seriously, take it from me. I have been really careful to coverup my identity and I still have had some creepers go from cyberstalking me to trying to make physical contacting me.
Honestly, it wasn’t that bad since they were some crazy chicks how wanted to fuck me. That might sound like a sexy god time until you know about the details.
One girl had a snaggletooth and was a Twilight superfan, and started insisting that I be the Edward to her Belle. If you know anything about me I’m far more of a Jacob, and I also hate the work of collective works of Stephenie Meyer.
If you like and are going to write what is essential smut, be honest and upfront about it like me. Don’t pretend that your vampire romance is finely crafted art.
The other girl had the worst case of halitosis ever and looked like an alien grey. So that one was what you might call “too close of a close encounter.”
Anyway, just be careful about how much you reveal about yourself when you talk, text, in your bio, or what otherwise showoff yourself.
Finally, have been building up to this but have a “thing” which sets you apart from other web cammers. This can be anything from a sexual kink, some kind of special performance that you do, or even a hairstyle.
Hell, I’ve heard about cam girls who specialize in blowing up balloons and popping them fully clothed. Then there are those who get offered to brush their teeth on camera, offer up some flatulence, or hump a teddybear.
The websites I recommend that you sign up on do a good job of trying to get their performers promoted. But you are going to have to put in your own leg work to get a fan following.
While it can be hard on some websites, there are several sites you can advertise yourself on.
The best way to do that is through the biggest social media websites. It sucks that you can’t do so through Facebook, or at least all that easily. Tumblr used to be a great place to post webcam model previews of your work until it succumbed to the rad fems and SJWs who managed to pull most of the porn off of it.
Instagram can be a good platform to advertise your work, but with the new changes in their TOS be careful which emojis you use.
The best platform so far is Twitter since they do not have pansy-ass attitudes towards sex. There are a ton of other adult film forums in which you can talk about your new career, but I recommend that you be careful not to be too spammy. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter!
If you want a guide for which are the best forums to hang out on see my many reviews on the best fap forums.
Besides those sites, you might want to spend some time advertising your shows on an adult-oriented chat room or two. Of course, be careful about not violating their terms of service or being too spammy. But I have heard that this can be another great way to promote your career.
Be sure to watch out for pirated copies of your cam content
One thing which can kill your career is the fuck ton of cyber pirates out there. Fortunately, many cam sites provide tools to prevent, or at least make you aware of douche bags who record your private shows either to post on a tube so others can wank over your work without paying or to “expose” you.
But even with those tools, you are going to want to look around the net for people who have taken your footage. These days most sites are appropriately sensitive to (legitimate) DMCA takedown notices, but still, you should be aware of those who do not.
So, once you start putting you streams out there, I think it is a good idea to regularly check to see if someone else is out there doing some thankless and (possibly) profit-pulling promotion.
Remember that international copyright law means that your webcam content is yours with full rights reserved, full-stop.
There are some people who should and should not go into webcam modeling
Becoming a cam girl can be a lot of fun, but make sure you know the reasons why you want to make money as a webcam model.
Anyone under the age of 35 should know that nothing on the internet disappears especially when it comes to video and photos of being a cam model. If you do not understand that, just remember this adage – anything posted to the web stays there forever.
This might be a reason enough for some short-sighted exhibitionists to start an account on any website which I have or have not yet recommended, you should understand the consequences of what you are getting into.
Clearly, I am not saying that no one should get into the skin business, but you should have legitimate reasons for doing so.
To give you some great examples of ladies who got into the business for the right reasons check out cam girls like MelissaxMills and SmartyKat314. To sum up, they both make money by selling their sexuality as they define it, not how others want them to.
Both of these fabulously fine girls recommend getting into the industry the same way that I have. Furthermore, they have made names for themselves and since I am mentioning them as references, you should give both of there pages a look through.
According to these webcam veterans, you can make hundreds if not thousands a week if you are willing to put the work in.
Now to get into the specifics here is what webcam star MelissaMills says…
As an experienced Cam girl what advice or tips would you give to the new girls starting in this business?
Do your research! I can’t stress this enough, there’s so much to the game you need to be familiar with it, join NSFW twitter, get advice from veterans, etc. there’s so much that goes into this job than just being cute.
How was your first-time experience going live as a cam model? Did you get cold feet, and why?
I can’t really remember exactly how my show went, I just remember getting a lot of people in chat. I didn’t get cold feet because I am confident in who I am and nothing anyone can say is anything I haven’t said to myself.
Do you do any other job besides this one, and how are you able to balance the two?
I recently started a day job to get out of the house more an exist in the universe in physical form, I balance the two just by spending time each day making content or promoting myself & my brand.
What are some of the strangest requests you have even received from your tipping fans?
Contrary to popular belief I don’t get very many taboo requests.
And here is what the marvelous model SmartyKat314 says about how to become a successful webcam girl…
As an experienced Cam girl what advice or tips would you give to the new girls starting in this business?
Be prepared for everyone in your life finding out what you do. It doesn’t matter if you “block your state”, only put up X-rated content behind paywalls, or have a username like “online”, people are going to discover what you’re doing. It may not be today, it may not be tomorrow, but it will happen.
This isn’t easy money, so make sure before you start that it’s something you won’t regret doing if you don’t make millions. Camming is hard work, and you get back what you put into it. Don’t do something you can’t take back.
Do your research before you start and make smart choices. There are plenty of resources available online regarding camming and all lines of sex work so make sure it’s something you want to do before you start.
What platforms would you recommend to any girls trying to get into the business?
I recommend OnlyFans above all other sites to any models (female OR male) trying to get into the business. OnlyFans has many perks and many models are making thousands of dollars there! The site is well established and is only growing bigger daily. You don’t have to worry about being deleted, or having people under age follow you. You can live stream to all of your fans there and have both a paid and free page. Your paid page is auto-renewing, meaning your income is more stable and secure, which in the adult industry is hard to come by.
Each model can operate their page differently according to their brand and personal comfort levels. There is a learning curve as with anything but select models will help some if you use their referral codes to sign up. For example, I offer social media promotion and personal coaching to models that sign up using my referral codes on all sites.
If OnlyFans isn’t your style, CamSoda is a great cam site for beginning models. They offer lots of bonuses and have many great features. The site isn’t as complicated to learn as some and they offer lots of coaching and additional help to models that seek it out. If you sign up with my referral code and ever have any questions, I’m always willing to help new models.
What are some of the most thoughtful, crazy, and strange gifts you have ever received from your Fans?
The best thing I’ve ever received from someone was a credit card with my name on it, that they paid for. That definitely takes the cake for a craziest, most thoughtful gift ever. As far as strange gifts that I’ve received, I’d have to say a fire hydrant dildo is probably top of the list there, but that’s another story…
For how long have you known the PornDude website, and how and when did you first hear about it?
I’ve known about The Porn Dude website for at least a year. I discovered the site when I was searching for myself on Google for DMCA takedowns. They were reviewing my private Snapchat and had nothing but positive stuff to say.
I’ve been a fan ever since.
I have been asked: would I become a webcam model?
One of the nice things about doing what I do is that I have a lot of fans who like what I do.
Most of them are pretty normal; others are a bit fanatical about my work on fap footage. If you can believe it, I get nude selfies from some sexy ladies who love my work.
Some dudes even send me dick pics, too. Ding-a-lings are not exactly my thing, but I do appreciate the sentiment.
Anyway, as people usually do when they send out selfies my more intense followers ask me to reciprocate. That or they ask when (not if) I am going to start broadcasting my own sexual escapades.
I do appreciate the idea, but so far, I’m going to keep sharing my legendary sex adventures limited to stories in my blog and website reviews – so, keep on reading both.
But maybe if you guys started a GoFund me or something, I might consider starting my own webcam account.
PornDude’s final words
Since I have so many readers, I know that at least a few of you are thinking about making money as a webcam model. If you don’t have the confidence for it, I think you know at least a few friends who have a wild side to them.
No matter which webcam site you sign up with, make sure you tell them that I sent you.
If you or a (hot) acquaintance get started in the webcam model industry, send a message my way and I might give you a review. I might even write an entire blog post about you if I like your work.
